Economics and Finance for Development

MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Course Introduction

This Masters' degree course provides students with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.

Students will develop the skills required for the analysis of development issues, and to understand the interlinkages between statistics and econometrics, and develop expertise on international trade and exchange rate policies and related economic matters. Additionally, students have the opportunity to study a range of options covering project and programme management, public policy, and development policy.

On completion of this qualification, students may go on to work in an economics or finance policy capacity in government, the private sector, in development agencies (e.g. regional or national development banks) or in the third sector in a capacity relating to economics and finance (e.g. microfinance or enterprise support and development).

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Modules):

• Economics for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Finance for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

• International Economics (20 Credits) (C)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

• Dissertation in Economics and Finance for Development (60 Credits) (C)

MSc Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

This Masters' degree course provides students with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.

Students will develop the skills required for the analysis of development issues, and to understand the interlinkages between statistics and econometrics, and develop expertise on international trade and exchange rate policies and related economic matters. Additionally, students have the opportunity to study a range of options covering project and programme management, public policy, and development policy.

On completion of this qualification, students may go on to work in an economics or finance policy capacity in government, the private sector, in development agencies (e.g. regional or national development banks) or in the third sector in a capacity relating to economics and finance (e.g. microfinance or enterprise support and development).

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

• Economics for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Finance for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

• International Economics (20 Credits) (C)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (60 Credits 1 x (C) Module):

• Dissertation in Economics and Finance for Development (60 Credits) (C)

PG Diploma Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Course Introduction

This Masters' degree course provides students with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.

Students will develop the skills required for the analysis of development issues, and to understand the interlinkages between statistics and econometrics, and develop expertise on international trade and exchange rate policies and related economic matters. Additionally, students have the opportunity to study a range of options covering project and programme management, public policy, and development policy.

On completion of this qualification, students may go on to work in an economics or finance policy capacity in government, the private sector, in development agencies (e.g. regional or national development banks) or in the third sector in a capacity relating to economics and finance (e.g. microfinance or enterprise support and development).

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

• Economics for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Finance for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

• International Economics (20 Credits) (C)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

PG Diploma Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

This Masters' degree course provides students with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.

Students will develop the skills required for the analysis of development issues, and to understand the interlinkages between statistics and econometrics, and develop expertise on international trade and exchange rate policies and related economic matters. Additionally, students have the opportunity to study a range of options covering project and programme management, public policy, and development policy.

On completion of this qualification, students may go on to work in an economics or finance policy capacity in government, the private sector, in development agencies (e.g. regional or national development banks) or in the third sector in a capacity relating to economics and finance (e.g. microfinance or enterprise support and development).

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

• Economics for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Finance for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (O)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 2 x (C) Modules and 1 x (O) Module):

• International Economics (20 Credits) (C)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)